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Oklahoma! is the first musical written by the duo of Rodgers and Hammerstein. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs's 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs.
Set in Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th Century, the spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the backdrop for the love story between Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a beautiful farm girl.
The story of Oklahoma!: “How is it that the coolest new show on Broadway …...
Aunt Eller is elected auctioneer for the coveted lunch hampers; the men will bid on individual boxed meals prepared by the town’s women. Will confronts Ali about his apparent engagement to Ado Annie and challenges the legitimacy of his love for her.
27 cze 2018 · The main story involves Laurey, a young woman with two suitors, the handsome Curly and the surly Jud. Rodgers and Hammerstein plucked forth a character, Will Parker, who was only mentioned in Riggs' play, and made him a main player in the musical's subplot.
9 kwi 2019 · Sexually charged and presented with a striking naturalism, this bold new production is a revelation and a must-see.
Audiences from the 1900s through the 1930s delighted in ebullient evenings on Broadway with a succession of leggy chorus girls, playful tunes, goofy comedians, sultry sirens and a battalion of tap dancers.
